The Comeback Stories

education, health, fitness, sports · EN

The Comeback Stories is a podcast exploring the lived experiences of New Zealand high performance athletes as they navigate pregnancy, motherhood, and the journey back to elite sport.Hosted by Samantha Child and Troy Garton, each episode features honest conversations with some of New Zealand's most successful athletes who share the realities of balancing elite performance with starting a family. Together, they discuss the challenges, triumphs, support systems, and changes needed to ensure more athletes can return to sport feeling supported and empowered.Whether you're an athlete, coach, sporting organisation or simply interested in the intersection of motherhood and high performance sport, The Comeback Stories shines a light on the experiences behind the comeback—and the changes needed to make every comeback possible.